Cashpoint fraud alert after skimming devices found

The skimming device in place (left) and the cashpoint with the fraudlulent device removed (right)

Published:16:24Wednesday 06 April 2016

Police and Action Fraud are warning people to be on the lookout for and report any suspicious activity at ATM machines after a spate of card skimming.

Incidents have been reported of cash machines which have been tampered with or modified to allow criminals to gain people’s bank details.

Police have issued advice to bank customers, including not to use a cash machine if it appears to have been tampered with and shielding the keypad when entering a pin.

In one instance earlier this week police tweeted: “Security at Santander ATMs has been compromised. Advice is not to use them. If you have lost money please contact the bank and 101.”

A spokesman for the force said it feared the issue could be more widespread. He said: “We are advising the public to be vigilant, in particular of Santander machines, but of any cash machines. Report anything suspicious, have a visual check of the cashpoint and if in doubt leave it and go somewhere else.